PROBLEM STATEMENT:

MENTOR CONNECT

ANIL B V [1VE22CS013]
UNDER THE GUIDENCE OF
CHAITHANYA D [1VE22CS034]
MRS.SUREKHA K S
SVCE,CSE DEPARTMENT HEMASHREE S [1VE22CS058]
ABSTARCT

This study investigates how online mentoring platforms can support entrepreneurs in establishing meaningful
mentor-mentee relationships. Conducting a field experiment in collaboration with a global online mentoring
platform, the researchers test three interventions—vicarious learning through role models, enactive mastery by
simulating mentor connections, and verbal persuasion for improved platform navigation. Results indicate that
while showcasing successful mentor-mentee relationships encourages initial outreach, it does not significantly
improve connection rates. The findings highlight challenges in fostering enduring digital mentorship connections,
particularly for women entrepreneurs, and suggest that basic training may enhance engagement, underscoring the
importance of tailored support in digital mentorship .
INTRODUCTION

Context Problem Purpose

Entrepreneurial mentorship is Despite the benefits, To test the effectiveness of specific

widely recognized for its benefits, entrepreneurs often face interventions on a digital platform
including guidance, confidence- challenges in identifying and in promoting successful mentor-
building, and support in business connecting with mentors online. mentee connections.
growth. These challenges can be greater
for women and entrepreneurs with
limited networks.
LITERATURE REVIEW
TITLE & YEAR AUTHORS Work carried Gaps identified

Title: Digital Mentoring: Relationships Author name not This study investigates how mentors and mentees The study’s insights, though valuable, may
between Mentors and Mentees in specified in this interact in online settings through interviews with not apply universally due to its qualitative
Virtual Environments paper participants, focusing on the following key focus and limited participant diversity; also,
themes: digital tools (like Zoom and Trello) are the fast-evolving technology landscape
Year of Publication: 2022 essential for effective mentorship; professional suggests a need for further research to keep
development benefits include skill-building and findings relevant.
networking; personal development support builds
confidence and balances work-life demands;
various communication styles (video calls, emails)
are used for flexibility; and common challenges,
such as technical issues, cultural differences, and
privacy concerns, require tailored solutions to
ensure successful mentorship experiences.

Title: Mentor-mentee relationship in O. Opota and G. Greub The paper examines the importance of Academic training often misses important
clinical microbiology from the Institute of mentorship in the field of clinical microbiology, social and managerial skills.
Microbiology at the especially in preparing new generations for the Workplaces need better tools to ensure fair
Year of Publication: 2017 University of Lausanne, ongoing technological and social transformations treatment and prevent discrimination.
Switzerland​ in this field. It highlights the roles, qualities, and Management training usually starts too late,
responsibilities of mentors and mentees, which may slow down leadership
emphasizing qualities like flexibility, responsibility, development.
scientific credibility, and ethical integrity. The
authors discuss how effective mentor-mentee
relationships can address the need for both
technical and interpersonal skills, helping
mentees adapt to rapid advances in microbiology.
Title: "Mentoring Joseph C. Tise - Texas A&M The study examined how mentoring and Previous studies show that mentoring helps students
underrepresented students for University Paul R. self-regulated learning (SRL) strategies stay motivated and persist in their studies, but it’s
success: Self-regulated learning impact academic success in unclear how mentors actually boost students’ learning
strategies as a critical link between
mentor support and educational Hernandez - Texas A&M underrepresented STEM students by strategies. This study found that self-regulated learning
attainment.“ University P. Wesley tracking 1,094 students over time across 38 (SRL) strategies act as a bridge, showing that mentoring
U.S. universities, focusing on how indirectly supports academic success through improved
Year: 2023 (Available online on Schultz - California State mentoring, learning strategies, and learning habits.
October 2, 2023) University San Marcos mindset together influence persistence and
degree completion.
ADVANTAGES

Accessibility and Flexibility Enhanced Diverse

Inclusivity Networking Communication
Allows for convenient
Opportunities Channels
Digital platforms provide scheduling and Connects mentees with a
wider access to communication diverse pool of mentors Offers various ways to
mentorship opportunities interact and share
information
LIMITATIONS

1 Technical Challenges 4 Privacy and Data Security Concerns

2 Lack of Personal Connection 5 Cultural and Social Differences

3 Time Zone Coordination

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